JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Heroes of Israel"

JBS journalist Micah Halpern reflects on the profound impact of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z"l, exploring how his story has become a powerful emblem of the hostage crisis and the tragedy of 10/7—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Sinister Strategy"

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explains why Hamas took responsibility for the brutal murder of six kidnapped Israelis, revealing their strategy of instructing terrorists to kill hostages if the IDF intervenes and then shift the blame to Israel—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Anarchy in the U.S.A."

JBS journalist Micah Halpern offers a look at how free speech and assembly were denied to Israel supporters in Chicago, while anti-Israel groups were granted those rights, highlighting bias and the challenges of advocating for Israel today—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Defending Israel with David Harris: David Recaps a Tumultuous Year

JBS's own David Harris recaps and analyzes the previous year since the attacks of October 7th as we approach that solemn one-year anniversary.  He takes us on a walk through history, so that we will not forget what a painful yet uplifting year it has been. 

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Hammering Harris"

JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the current tone of politics, highlighting how it has devolved into populism, offering simplistic solutions to complex issues, and emphasizes the need for more than just soundbites—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Inside Israel: Conflict, Memory, and Faith- A Discussion with Gilad Kariv (Hosted by Rabbi Sarah Berman)

Rabbi, faith leader, Knesset member, and former CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, Gilad Kariv offers his insights on the conflict, politics, and diaspora relations from both an Israeli and rabbinic perspective, in a program from Central Synagogue.  With Rabbi Sarah Berman.

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "No Need to Argue"

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explores the decline of the art of conversation, contrasting it with the increasing prevalence of argument in modern discourse.—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove

Abby is joined by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of New York’s Park Avenue Synagogue and a leading voice in modern Judaism, to discuss his new book, "For Such a Time As This: On Being Jewish Today," which chronicles his response -- on the bimah and off -- to the horrors of October 7th, and his diagnosis of the changed landscaped for Jewish identity and connection.

"Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon": A Discussion with Hanin Ghaddar & Aaron David Miller (Hosted by Robert Siegel)

In a program of Moment Magazine, Robert Siegel is joined by former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar and Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller to discuss Israel’s northern border and the continued threat from Hezbollah and Iran.

"Why Is This Jewish New Year Different From All Others?" A Discussion with Professor Michael Berenbaum

Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at American Jewish University, explores lessons learned from the transformative event of 10/7, and how these experiences are influencing the way Jews connect with, understand, and support Israel.